How grocers can get smart with coupons

Shoppers are still embracing them, and an effective strategy requires an intelligent mix of both print and digital promotions, experts say. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 3, 2019

7 burning questions about Amazon's new grocery chain

The company has a blank slate to create a fresh, differentiated experience. But its success in a saturated industry is not guaranteed.

By Jessica Dumont , Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2019

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Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

By Grocery Dive staff

UNFI tempers long-term outlook as it closes 'complicated' fiscal year

The distributor said it won’t be able to hit its goal of around $28 billion in annual net sales and $900 million in adjusted EBITDA by 2022.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2019

Giant Eagle joins InComm Healthcare's retail network

Participants with supplemental benefits and incentive spending funds can go to any Giant Eagle location to make health and wellness purchases.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 2, 2019

Food distributor opens 1st on-site vertical farm

The facility, which will generate 50,000 pounds of produce annually, is the first of several that startup Square Roots will build for Michigan-based Gordon Food Service.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 1, 2019

On Special: Lidl Wine

The "cornerstone" department is key to the discounter's premium-meets-value image — at least in the markets where it can sell.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 30, 2019

Kroger's third Kitchen 1883 to open in November

After encountering construction delays last year, the new restaurant will open in Anderson Township, Ohio, across from an existing Kroger store.

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 30, 2019

Albertsons, Kroger commit to fair trade coffee

The grocers have pledged sustainable sourcing as part of Fair Trade USA's Sustainable Coffee Challenge, which aims to boost sales of certified coffee. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 30, 2019

Wegmans debuts in North Carolina with 100th store

The milestone marks the New York-based grocer's popularity and coincides with its expansion southward into crowded grocery territory.

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 27, 2019

Costco to sell plant-based burger made by Beyond Meat's former co-packer

The Better Than Beef Burger from Don Lee Farms will soon be available at the wholesale giant in six Western states, H-E-B outlets in Texas and other retailers.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2019

Alex Lee to acquire W. Lee Flowers

The deal combines two regional distributors and will lead to accelerated growth in the southeastern U.S., company executives said.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 26, 2019

Out-of-stock on aisle 5: Wakefern expands automated inventory pilot

Using computer vision and artificial intelligence, the shelf camera system scans shelves to track product performance and availability.

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 26, 2019

Publix real estate executive to retire after nearly 50 years

Jeff Chamberlain started with the company in 1972 as a desk clerk and played a pivotal role in its expansion throughout Florida and surrounding states.

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 25, 2019

Colorado grocer aims to expand reach with keto subscription box

Explorado Market recently expanded into baked goods and will offer a monthly box of keto offerings to shoppers across the U.S.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 25, 2019

Albertsons introduces plant-based frozen meals to O Organics

The retailer has added 55 new frozen meals to its own brands lineup as it looks to appeal to flexitarian shoppers.

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 24, 2019

Amazon adds tool to aid visually impaired customers in the kitchen

Using the camera from their Echo Show device, customers can ask Alexa to identify any pantry object in their hands.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 24, 2019

Amazon.com features personalized Whole Foods delivery promos

In 30 cities, Prime member transaction history from the natural grocer is being used to promote products for two-hour delivery on Amazon's main site. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 23, 2019

Report: Fairway Market is up for sale again

The iconic New York City-based grocer, which operates 15 supermarkets and four wine stores, has interest from potential buyers, Bloomberg reported.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 23, 2019

Ahold Delhaize pledges to clean up its store brands

The company will restrict certain chemicals of concern including phthalates and Bisphenol A in products and packaging across its grocery banners.

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 20, 2019

Stop & Shop to debut 'The Breadbot'

The retailer announced it will roll out the automatic bread maker at a store in Milford, Massachusetts.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 20, 2019

Whole Foods' CBD expansion reflects category 'explosion'

The natural grocer announced plans to distribute CBD products at stores in 13 more states, while experts at Groceryshop discussed the unprecedented growth and increasing use cases for the category. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 20, 2019

Heinen's sees food prescriptions as the future of customer loyalty

At Groceryshop, chief innovation officer Chris Foltz said the chain will roll out a new app and an in-store nutrition counseling center aimed at helping customers treat and prevent health conditions.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 19, 2019

Impossible Burgers will launch at Gelson's Markets

The California grocer will sell the plant-based meat at all 27 stores, and Impossible said more retailer partners will be announced later this month. 

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 19, 2019

Amazon expands cash payment services across the US

The e-commerce giant, in making it easier for shoppers to use hard currency, is also helping itself.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 18, 2019

Stop & Shop to hold job fair for e-commerce arm

The retailer will fill over 250 part-time positions dedicated to supporting its pickup and delivery offerings via Peapod.

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 18, 2019